July 26, 2017

I know I've said this before, but lipstick really is my kryptonite. I just love it so much. No matter how many shades I have, I can ALWAYS look at the new ones that come out and think, "Oh, I need that!" (Spoiler alert - I don't). But there's always some fun new formula or color and let's face it, buying lipstick is just fun. (IT IS!) My newest lip obsession is Buxom's Shimmer Shock Lipstick. Love love love these. There are twelve shades and they're all super pretty - everything from bright pinks to deep purples and my favorite, Fireball, a bright red. I'm a sucker for a chubby lip pencil that you twist up (no sharpeners required!) and these shades all have the prettiest shimmer to them. It's not chunky teenage glitter, it's a more adult finish, like you're going to a fancy cocktail party and want your makeup to reflect the celebration. I love the way the shimmer catches the light and that the formula is moisturizing and doesn't dry out my lips. I also love that they're only $18 each. In a world where drugstore lipsticks are over $10 a lot of the time, that seems downright reasonable! Buxom for the win!

Note: Samples of this product were sent to me by a PR representative working with Buxom

July 24, 2017

Okay, guys, after a FAR lengthier break than planned to get some things in order, I'm back! With lots of fun new things. First up is my recent highlighter obsession - COVER FX's Custom Enhancement Drops. I seriously can't stop buying these. I've basically purchased every single one of them that would look at all good on me. (There are two shades that are just too dark for my skin tone. My wallet thanks them). Here's the thing about these - they're almost perfect. And I say almost only because even though you get a TON of product for the amount you pay, they're pricey at $42 and I wish they offered the option of bottles with half the product for half the price. But that is my ONLY quibble with these. You can use them either by mixing them in with your moisturizer or foundation, or applying them directly to your skin with a brush or your fingers. My preference is to use the Sunkissed drops mixed in with my foundation and then Moonlight, Celestial or Rose Gold on my cheekbones to accentuate them. I reserve my favorite - Halo - for nights out and that makes its sheer beauty even more special. Seriously, it's stunning. It's a holographic, multi-dimensional shade, with almost a blue sheen to it. Sooooo pretty. I can't get enough of it. If it wasn't a "little" too much for weekdays, I would totally wear it to work, but on my fair skin, it's definitely more suited to a night out. (Don't tell anyone, but sometimes I put it on when I'm home all alone just to see how cool it looks when I pass a mirror. I live a very boring life). For regular days, I love Celestial. It's a glistening pearl and it makes my cheekbones look far higher than they are. It's magic in a bottle! These are all just so great that I just kept buying them after I tried the one they sent me. (Solid PR work there, COVER FX!) I highly recommend picking one of these up (or maybe, you know, a couple of them...) Highlight away!

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with COVER FX